San Felipe de Neri Church

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San Felipe de Neri Parish has served Albuquerque since 1706, making it one of the city’s oldest continuously active religious institutions. The original church stood on the west side of the plaza but collapsed during the rainy winter of 1792–1793. Construction of the present adobe church began in 1793 on the north side of Old Town Plaza. Its thick adobe walls, cruciform layout, wooden vigas, and Spanish Colonial foundations preserve the character of Albuquerque’s early settlement.

Over generations, the church evolved through several architectural periods. Nineteenth-century renovations introduced Gothic Revival features, including twin bell towers, a pitched roof, and interior alterations, while later work added a pressed-tin ceiling and other decorative elements. Despite these changes, the building retains its historic adobe core and remains an active parish. San Felipe de Neri was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969 and continues to serve as both a place of worship and a prominent landmark within Albuquerque’s Old Town.

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